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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.76, 1,306.16 and 254.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.76, 1,306.16 and 254.53 is: 381.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.76 : 1,306.16 = 254.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.76/1,306.16 = 254.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.76x = 1,306.16 × 254.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.76x = 332,456.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,456.90/870.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.80

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